February 2022: Changes to Mycoplasma genitalium (MYGPCR)

Special Communication

February 2022: Changes to Mycoplasma genitalium (MYGPCR)

Effective March 24, 2022

Mycoplasma genitalium (MYGPCR)

Changes to Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:
Endocervical

Collection Container:
APTIMA Unisex Collection Kit

Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated

Specimen Type:
Urethral

Collection Container:
APTIMA Unisex Collection Kit

Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated

Specimen Type:
Vaginal/Genital

Collection Container:
Aptima Multitest Swab (STM)

Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated

Specimen Type:
Urine, random

Volume:
2 mL

Collection Container:
APTIMA Urine Tube

Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated

Changes to Reference Ranges

Mycoplasma genitalium (MYGPCR)

Normal Range:
Negative